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Constrative Conjunction

This document discusses contrastive conjunctions, specifically "even though/although/though" and "in spite of/despite". It explains that these conjunctions are used to give information related to concession or opposing ideas between the main and subordinate clauses. The conjunctions "even though/although/though" must be followed by a subject and verb/complement, while "in spite of/despite" is followed by a noun phrase without a subject. Examples of proper and improper usage are provided. Practice exercises are included to reinforce understanding of using these contrastive conjunctions correctly.

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Constrative Conjunction

This document discusses contrastive conjunctions, specifically "even though/although/though" and "in spite of/despite". It explains that these conjunctions are used to give information related to concession or opposing ideas between the main and subordinate clauses. The conjunctions "even though/although/though" must be followed by a subject and verb/complement, while "in spite of/despite" is followed by a noun phrase without a subject. Examples of proper and improper usage are provided. Practice exercises are included to reinforce understanding of using these contrastive conjunctions correctly.

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CONSTRASTIVE CONJUNCTION

(Konjungsi Pertentangan)

Konjungsi pertentangan: even though/although/though


➢ Social function
Generally, giving information related to concession to ensure, to emphasize and to
encourage. (Umumnya, memberikan informasi yang berhubungan dengan konsesi -
hal bertentangan antara induk kalimat dan anak kalimat- yang bermakna untuk
menyakinkan, menekankan dan mendorong)

Contoh:
❖ I will finish this task although I have to stay up late. (to ensure)
❖ Though I do not usually drink tea, I have had two cups today. (to
emphasize)
❖ Even though the weather is bad, we have to attend the meeting. (to
encourage)

➢ Structure
A concession clause is a clause which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite
of main part of the sentence. (Anak kalimat pertentangan adalah klausa yang
mengungkapkan gagasan yg bertentangan dengan induk kalimat)
This clause begins with even though/although/though

Rumus:
Even though/Although/Though + SUBJECT + VERB/TO BE COMPLEMENT,
SUBJECT + VERB/TO BE COMPLEMENT
atau
Even though/Although/Though + anak kalimat, induk kalimat

1. Even though/although/though it rained heavily, they went to the school.


(Meskipun hujan deras, mereka pergi ke sekolah.)
2. Even though/although/though the injury was serious, he decided to carry on
playing. It was an important match.
(Meskipun lukanya serius, ia memutuskan untuk melanjutkan permainan. Itu
pertandingan penting.)
3. I try to come even though/although/though I am very busy.
(Saya mencoba untuk datang meskipun saya sangat sibuk.)

4. Jogging is good for our body even though/although/though it is a simple


sport.
(Jogging itu bagus untuk tubuh kita meskipun ini olah raga sederhana.)

Jadi setelah kata even though/although/though selalu diikuti oleh KALIMAT

Perhatikan:
1. In spite of/Despite heavy rain, they went to the school.
(Meskipun hujan deras, mereka pergi ke sekolah.)
2. In spite of/Despite the serious injury, he decided to carry on playing. It was an
important match.
(Meskipun lukanya serius, ia memutuskan untuk melanjutkan permainan. Itu pertandingan
penting.)
3. In spite of/Despite my business, I try to come.
(Meskipun kesibukan saya, Saya mencoba untuk datang.)
4. In spite of/Despite a simple sport, jogging is good for our body.
(Meskipun olah raga sederhana, jogging itu bagus untuk tubuh kita.)
Keterangan:
~ heavy rain = hujan deras; bukan kalimat, tapi hanya frase; karena kalimat minimal ada
SUBJECT + KATA KERJA/TO BE + COMPLEMENT
~ the serious injury = luka yang serious/parah; juga bukan kalimat
~ my business = kesibukan saya; juga bukan kalimat
~ a simple sport = olah raga yang sederhana; juga bukan kalimat
~ in spite of/despite (=meskipun) diikuti oleh Noun Phrase (frase benda/tidak ada
Subject)
~ even though/although/though (=meskipun) diikuti oleh Subject + Verb/ To be +
Complement

Contoh:
1. Although you say that you have no money, you have to get the book.
2. Despite having no money, you have to get the book.
3. The car is still very beautiful even though it is old enough.
4. The car is still very beautiful in spite of the old age.
5. Though he is ill, he keeps on working.
6. In spite of his illness, he keeps on working.
7. She doesn’t want to wear sweater although the weather is so cold.
8. She doesn’t want to wear sweater despite the severe cold weather.
9. Even though the day was getting dark, they did not switch on the lamp.
10. In spite of the darkness, they did not switch on the lamp.

Latihan soal “Konjungsi Pertentangan”

Task 1. Complete the following sentences by even though/although/though or in


spite of/despite.
1. _________ facing a serious situation, my father looked calm.
2. We still got table ________ the restaurant was crowded.
3. The temperature is comfortable _________ there is no Air Conditioner in the room.
4. He did not pass the audition __________ his hard effort.
5. They continued working __________ the tiredness.
6. ____________ the membership of the community, my call was rejected.
7. ____________ she was not in a good condition, she did not want to stop finishing the
report.
8. ____________ my little sister was not good at acting, we enjoyed her performance.
9. ____________ my friends’ support, I did not take the challenge.
10. We have not felt hungry _________ we did not have much meal for breakfast this
morning.

Task 2. Combine the following sentences with although/even though/though.


1. Karen still cannot cook well. Karen joins a cooking class.
_______________________________________________________________
2. The task is very difficult. The students do not complain.
_______________________________________________________________
3. Cooking with a microwave is faster. Mother cooks with a regular oven.
_______________________________________________________________
4. Mr. Frank can take the subway to work. Mr. Frank prefers to walk for exercise.
________________________________________________________________
5. The concert is full of fans. The ticket price is not cheap.
________________________________________________________________

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